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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 322.96 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 322.96 and 99.78 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 322.96 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/322.96 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 322.96 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 32,225.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,225.77/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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